Beginners Guide to yoga :Yoga is for everyone

What is Yoga?

The word ”yoga” literally means union . Wikipedia defines it as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in Ancient India. Yoga is an art designed to harmonize the development of the body, mind, and spirit. If you are in search of a practical way to find balance in your life; then yoga is for you. No special skills required.

Improved respiration Improved energy and vitality

Maintaining a balanced metabolism Weight reduction

Improved cardio and circulatory health Boost Immunity

Improved Athletic Performance Protection from Injury

Mental Benefits

Any yogini can attest that the practice of yoga is an exemplary combatant for stress. Stress can often present with symptoms of back and neck pain, sleeping problems and the list goes on. Its incorporation of movement and breathing techniques can boost :

Concentration

Relaxation of the body

Mental clarity

Improvement of mood

It can also aid with depression.

Common yoga poses or asanas include :

Mountain

Chair

Warrior 1-2-3

Downward facing Dig

Triangle

Tree

Plank

Bridge Upward facing dog

If I have convinced you and you want to give yoga a try you can find several helpful beginners videos on YouTube. For those of us who are more social, you can sign up for a class in your area. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Here are a few of the channels I have tried in the past :

Tara Stiles

Boho Beautiful

Yoga with Adriene

Eckhart yoga

Sunina Young

So there you go are you psyched about getting started? Just grab a mat and begin your journey of total well-being today. I will list below a couple of other websites for more in-depth information. Happy Transformation Tuesday. It’s a new month do something good for yourself today. Namaste

I would LOVE to do Yoga — I just need to find the time as currently when I try do exercise, my kids clambour all over me! Haha! My oldest boy (7) loves doing Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube though – like LOVES loves it! x